Pastoral Resources

There is a certain enthusiasm in liberty, that makes human nature rise above itself, in acts of bravery and heroism.

The crucial question one comes back to is the examination; without that experience is meaningless. And I think it's true that society is becoming more and more passive, less and less fired up with enthusiasm, in many spheres.

A mother should give her children a superabundance of enthusiasm; that after they have lost all they are sure to lose on mixing with the world, enough may still remain to prompt fated support them through great actions.

No, I can't write treatments, I think there's a danger with treatments. That you... you write out your first excitement and enthusiasm in a prose treatment.

Accordingly the Northern races of Europe found their inspiration in the Bible; and the enthusiasm for it has not yet quite faded away.

It's faith in something and enthusiasm for something that makes a life worth living.

Common sense is compelled to make its way without the enthusiasm of anyone.

I think the American people have been surprised by the enthusiasm with which the Iraqis have taken to elections and politics.

The secret of genius is to carry the spirit of the child into old age, which mean never losing your enthusiasm.

I don't think you lead by pessimism and cynicism. I think you lead by optimism and enthusiasm and energy.

I believe that education is all about being excited about something. Seeing passion and enthusiasm helps push an educational message.

My belief is that what comes across on the television is a capture of my enthusiasm and my passion for wildlife.

On the other hand, I don't understand the enthusiasm for everything in the antique shop that Grandma threw out. There, the sense of quality has declined; otherwise Grandma wouldn't have thrown it out.

I didn't only have a perceptual problem, I was also so nervous and so upset. The process just didn't work. I lost enthusiasm for school and I flunked second grade. The teachers said I was lazy.

I play to win, whether during practice or a real game. And I will not let anything get in the way of me and my competitive enthusiasm to win.

But I find the best things I do, I do when I'm trying to avoid doing something else I'm supposed to be doing. You know, you're working on something. You get bugged, or you lose your enthusiasm or something. So you turn to something else with an absolute vengeance.

My attitude is always one of sensuality, aggressive enthusiasm and a kind of outrageousness in my expression.

It came as a surprise to find that a professional society and journal (Econometrica) were flourishing, and I entered this area of study with great enthusiasm.

Go into something because you really like it, and then do it with a drive and enthusiasm so that it isn't work.

Life that only a few hours before had glowed with enthusiasm and exultation, suddenly paled and sickened.